Bummed...Need Some Cheering Up

[spokewench]

Really sorry to hear that you have to be off the bike and have these health issues! I think all of us have had a set back or a few during our lives. It is always a bummer and always frustrating, BUT, what I have learned especially as I get OLDER! is that this is just an opportunity to do something else. Sounds like you could go out and hike - (something I don't do enough of cause I get too caught up in cycling), go out and enjoy scenery without exercise (it's amazing how relaxing that can be); read those books you have been wanting to for a couple of years; reconnect with old friends; grow some plants from seed; learn some new recipes, whatever you can think of to do do it! The time will fly and all of the sudden your health will be great and you can get back to cycling with increased interest, vigor and enthusiasm!

Hang it there

jan

[SJCzar]

I love that jersey ... and it's even on sale. Hmmm, I might have to pull out the credit card.

Quadathlon, that's quite impressive sounding. I could really fool people into thinking I was some kind of athlete if I told them I was training for that. One of the great things about Badger State Games is they put you in age categories. There might not be too much competition in the 45 to 50-something women's group. Years ago I figure skated occasionally with an over 65 year old guy who took home the gold at Badger State. I think he said there was only one other competitor in his age group. He was so cute and proud showing off that medal. That could be us showing off our Quadathlon medals to all our friends and family.

Of course, with you still being a youngster we wouldn't be competing against each other.